Literary Genres
Define Traditional Gothic Literature.
Gothic Literature takes readers into the dark, nightmare world of the supernatural.
What was Roderick Usher's Biggest Fear?
Being Frightened to Death
How does our narrator spend his days?
Reading and Shopping
After completing a haunted house or attraction, one usually feels a sense of...
Confidence
True or False. This story focuses on the strong influence of the irrational on human behavior.
TRUE.
Define Magical Realism.
A literary genre that combines reality with fantasy and introduces supernatural events into real life, which is meant to shock and surprise the reader.
In the beginning of the story, the narrator is traveling. What is he doing?
Going to visit Roderick Usher; his childhood friend!
How does Irene spend most of her days?
Knitting!
What is necessary to enjoy haunted attractions?
You know know they are not real and that you are in a safe environment.
On what type of day does this story take place?
A chilly, damp evening at sunset. (During the dinner hour in November)
Which story from UNIT 1 displays Traditional Gothic Literature?
"Fall of the House of Usher"
Roderick makes a grave mistake in this story. What does he do?
He buries his sister alive!
What do the siblings do when the back part of their home is taken over?
Why should you be cautious when taking children to haunted attractions?
The scary experiences can cause bad lasting memories. (Trauma)
When does the father insist that the visit is over with the stranger?
After he bursts into tears!
Which story from UNIT 1 displays magical realism?
"House Taken Over"
The fact that Roderick lives in a gloomy ancestral home that is far from populated areas displays which element of gothic literature?
Bleak and Gloomy Setting
When the back portion of the house is taken over both siblings act surprisingly...
Calm.
What was the first type of haunted attraction?
"Russian Ice Slides" (Roller coasters)
How does this story display modern gothic literature?
This story takes place in an ordinary setting and has ordinary characters but the events make the reader feel uncomfortable.
What are the six elements of traditional gothic literature?
Bleak Setting, Tortured Characters, Strange/Violent Plot, Dramatic Description, Gloomy Mood, and Reoccurring Symbolism.
Roderick begins hearing strange noises in his home. He is nervous that unnatural forces are controlling his home. Which element of gothic literature is displayed here?
Supernatural Events
What two elements of magical realism are displayed in this story?
The ordinary lives of the siblings that are in contrast with the unreal and scary events during their home takeover.
How are our bodies affected by haunted attractions?
They can release the hormone, Dopamine.
Why does the stranger visit this home?
He used to live there as a child.